Patricia Carlin

Let It Snow

You might not be destined for the Winter Olympics, but when you hit the slopes with your family, the event inspires some fanfare. Showcase your mountain crew with Patricia Carlin's charming personalized ski and snowboard artwork. A colorful cast of 2-14 characters custom designed to look like your family takes to the slopes in a chairlift line-up. Choose skis or snowboards for each family member, and skin tone and hair color to match your crew—even your family pet can suit-up and join you in the snow! Designed in Pennsylvania. Printed and framed in Oregon.

Patricia Carlin

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Pennsylvania

“I like to keep things pretty simple. I focus on warmth, humor, and emotion.”

Patricia Carlin believes that a small sketch has the power to tell a story without language. She started out as an art director in Philadelphia, selling everything from potato chips to financial products. In 2001, a friend wanted help launching a glassware business, so Patricia designed and wrote copy for several products for the new venture. Patricia has explored many techniques in her illustration, but simple line drawing appeals to her most. "For me, paring things down to their simplest essence is always the best way to understand them," she says.

We chatted with Patricia about how she brings her charming illustrations to life (and got a look at her adorable studio cat). Read the Q&A on our blog.

I'm thrilled with this product! I love that it is one of a kind...my husband is a big skier and so we are a skier-family November through April year after year...He's going to love this and it will be a special piece in our home. Thank you!!

I'm quite excited to give my twin sister and her family this gift for Christmas! I'm quite delighted with it except, the water color at the top is uneven. It would be okay, except that it's a straight line, at the top, near the center. Being straight, it looks like the print slipped away from the matting. Having said that, I'm a stickler for details, so knowing my sister, she won't even notice it.